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1. IV meds and dilution

   bd2rn replied to Dragonfly949697's topic in Medical-Surgical

   Thank you for the reply. I'll look it over. I expect to stand by my practice of diluting just prior to administering in order to avoid "losing" the Med in the tubing and especially the connectors,...

2. IV meds and dilution

   bd2rn replied to Dragonfly949697's topic in Medical-Surgical

   Not SAFE? That's weird. What was their rationale for that

3. Nights vs. Days

   bd2rn replied to nurseontheway's topic in Medical-Surgical

   It truly varies from place to place. On Med Surg, the shifts can have DIFFERENT factors that can make the shift hectic. It also depends on whether you like to have lots of people around you or if...

4. How long should I study for CMSRN

   bd2rn replied to sammi2006's topic in Medical-Surgical

   As someone who has worked for over fourty years in nursing and is also a teacher (gradeschool, MS, HS, adults,) I cannot say that there is any sort of simple answer to your question. So, here's the...

5. Pressure sensitive IVpumps

   bd2rn replied to bd2rn's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

   . Okay, so you have not seen this. That is somewhat useful information. I actually HAVE seen it numerous times, but it's good to know that it is not as common as I

6. Pressure sensitive IVpumps

   bd2rn replied to bd2rn's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

   You've misunderstood my question. What I am saying is that the newer pumps are allowing HUGE infiltrations that the older pumps did not allow. I am wondering why TPTB are allowing this

7. Pressure sensitive IVpumps

   bd2rn replied to bd2rn's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

   I'm obviously not explaining my concern well. What I am finding is that the newer pumps I've come across the past several years DO NOT ALARM when there is increased pressure due to an extravasation....

8. Pressure sensitive IVpumps

   bd2rn replied to bd2rn's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

   No, of course the pump can't know what is causing the increased resistance, and I don't think I implied that. What I am getting at is that there are pumps that detect increased resistance and that...

9. Pressure sensitive IVpumps

   bd2rn posted a topic in Infusion, Intravenous

   The two hospitals I have worked for most recently use IV pumps (I don't remember what brand) that do NOT have pressure sensors that trigger an alarm to indicate that the infusion is infiltrating. I...

10. Struggling with report

    bd2rn replied to nursemike630's topic in Medical-Surgical

    What Rebekulous said, above.

11. Never let a recruiter tell you can't get into the ICU Speciality

    bd2rn replied to WindycityICURN's topic in General Specialties

    While some places do hire new grads for ICU, that doesn't mean it's a good idea. Spend a couple years on medsurg gaining knowledge and skills, and the find an internship in ICU, if you want

12. Cardiac telemetry vs medical telemetry?

    bd2rn replied to kathleenorrick's topic in General Specialties

    Also, I always advocate for new grads to start on Med-Surg for at LEAST a couple of years. Nothing beats that experience. Nothing. And you will take those skills you honed and that knowledge you...

13. Cardiac telemetry vs medical telemetry?

    bd2rn replied to kathleenorrick's topic in General Specialties

    Cardiac Tele is for pts who are admitted with more purely cardiac problems, and Medical Tele is pts with medical problems who also need cardiac

14. What's the best specialty for someone who hates small talk?

    bd2rn replied to climbeRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Beware of ICU-it's all about

15. Allegation of Neglect

    bd2rn replied to jaortiz20's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Upon re-reading the OP, I find it impossible The any nurse could have been working for 12 years pouring meds and not know how to measure a liquid with a syringe. I call